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UFC Sao Paulo: Following TKO loss, Manny Gamburyan retires from MMA

Manny Gamburyan made his professional MMA debut in 1999, but his career has apparently drawn to a close tonight. Gamburyan was dropped by a jab and then pounded out on the ground for a 2nd round technical knockout loss vs. Johnny Eduardo on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 100.

In the post-fight interview, Gamburyan announced his retirement from the sport. (Via MMA Fighting)

"This might surprise a lot of people, even my family and friends," Gamburyan said. "It's been tough, this has been a long road, this is my first time being in Brazil.